Glass Bead vs Otter

Glass Bead and Otter come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Glass Bead belongs to the blue-white family and Otter to the beige-pink family. The 71-point LRV gap — 77 for Glass Bead vs 6 for Otter — means Glass Bead will open up a space more effectively. Where Glass Bead leans cool, Otter reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 61.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.